Right in the Feels

Okay, before all you naysayers out there start saying how much you hate American Idol (because, I know that feeling, we all hate American Idol) and how the show might potentially be exploiting this young man for his speech impediment, let’s all remember that people volunteer to go on this show to try to break through in the entertainment world…or maybe it’s just cathartic for them. Or maybe they’re just crazy.

In any case, the story of Lazaro Arbos is an inspiring one, especially if you’ve ever experienced the difficulties that people with speech impediments face. Beginning around the age of six, Lazaro suddenly started having difficulties saying his words, especially after his family moved to the US. But, despite this, Lazaro could still sing and communicate through song. It’s a common technique when dealing with speech impediments, since the brain processes talking and singing differently.

Once you get past the fact that this is American Idol, watch Lazaro’s inspiring story. And listen to him sing. Because he’s got some talent.

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Conspiracy Einstein

It’s an interesting thing how stuttering works. I knew a guy in college that stuttered. He also talked in his sleep. He never stuttered during that.

DanielCopeland

There’s a decent number of famous people who stutter outside of their work. Bruce Willis is one great example; it’s part of the reason his characters tend to have a rather distinctive speech pattern.

A man that nice, that talented, and that cute…who cares how he speaks. Yummy!

Leaping Lemur

That bowtie is inspiring, especially with that blue shirt!

Slartibartfatsdomino

Am I an inhuman bastard if I thought the singing was really meh?

TruuuV

I think this brings up the topic: “Am I allowed to judge others that sing better than I can?”

I’ve always felt that because they put themselves out there with the assumption they can sing (Hence being on the show.) we are with in our right to go “Meh, was kinda shitty.” but I’ve also met people that go the complete opposite and throw out “You just don’t have the confidence to try it.”

The first thing I thought of was Gareth Gates. Then I realised that it’s worrying that I remember the first season of the original Pop Idol, especially since I’m pretty sure I never actually watched it.

TruuuV

“I know that feeling, we all hate American Idol.”

For someone that hates it you’ve put a fair few posts up over the last year or so connected to it. I’m thinking the lady doth protest too much and actually never misses an episode.

It’s okay though, if I notice X factor or Britain’s Got Talent is in the audition stages I’ll watch it to laugh at the atrocities that believe they’re talented. We’re all guilty, you wear your American Idol badge with pride damn it!

Logan

I’m going to go out on a limb and say he likely stutters because he may be questioning his sexuality, and coming from a Cuban family….